You did centralize the clutch when you put it on, right?
You did centralize the clutch when you put it on, right?
Don't bugger up the edge of the pilot bearing or the nose of the input shaft will be even harder to get it. I usually check and make sure there's a very slight/smooth chamfer on the inner diameter so the shaft is more likely to go in with a slight misalignment. At least the BMW tranny is light enough to man handle without a jack.
Did you try tipping the engine backward a little and loosening the bell housing bolt so you have more wiggle ability?
Sometimes it's a B even with everything out of the car
John
You did centralize the clutch when you put it on, right?
Don't bugger up the edge of the pilot bearing or the nose of the input shaft will be even harder to get it. I usually check and make sure there's a very slight/smooth chamfer on the inner diameter so the shaft is more likely to go in with a slight misalignment. At least the BMW tranny is light enough to man handle without a jack.
Did you try tipping the engine backward a little and loosening the bell housing bolt so you have more wiggle ability?
Sometimes it's a B even with everything out of the car
John
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